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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obi Konbi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven DeNomee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeNomee has chosen XXL as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Obi Konbi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven DeNomee!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeNomee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
DeNomee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Konbi tries to kick DeNomee off but DeNomee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
DeNomee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DeNomee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Konbi keeps working.
Konbi looks like he's trying to stand up.
DeNomee lands strikes from half guard.
Konbi pushes DeNomee off looking to stand but DeNomee dives back in and keeps control.
DeNomee stands up out of the half guard.
Konbi misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeNomee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
DeNomee thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konbi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
DeNomee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Konbi's guard.
DeNomee postures up in Konbi's guard and throws a big left but Konbi blocks it.
Konbi wants to stand up but DeNomee is controlling him.
DeNomee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Konbi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeNomee postures up and lands a big shot to Konbi's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DeNomee wants to control from the top but Konbi keeps moving.
DeNomee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Konbi wants to stand up but DeNomee is controlling him.
DeNomee wants to stand but Konbi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeNomee gets to his feet. Konbi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
DeNomee looks gassed!
Konbi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Konbi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Konbi tries to bum rush DeNomee with a series of wild strikes but DeNomee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeNomee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
DeNomee trying to control the position but Konbi is working away.
DeNomee is working Konbi over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNomee tries to score with some ground and pound. Konbi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
DeNomee decides to stand back up.
DeNomee has a takedown stuffed.
Obi Konbi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Konbi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Steven DeNomee has been cut.
DeNomee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Konbi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
DeNomee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Konbi misses with a series of wild punches.
DeNomee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Konbi is fending him off so far but DeNomee persists. Nope, Konbi circles away and we're back to standing.
Konbi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Konbi both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konbi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Konbi.
Konbi throws a right hand that DeNomee ducks under and follows up with a left that DeNomee also avoids with ease.
DeNomee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Konbi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeNomee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Konbi lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Konbi misses.
Konbi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Konbi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Konbi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Konbi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
DeNomee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Konbi as he avoids it easily.
Obi Konbi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven DeNomee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeNomee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Konbi lands a two punch combo.
Konbi throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from DeNomee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Obi Konbi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven DeNomee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
DeNomee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Konbi misses with a series of wild punches.
DeNomee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Konbi pinned against the cage. Konbi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DeNomee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Konbi is fending him off so far but DeNomee persists. Nope, Konbi circles away and we're back to standing.
Obi Konbi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven DeNomee.
Konbi scores with the left hand. DeNomee knows he should have avoided that one.
Konbi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Konbi with a jab.
Konbi fails to land with a series of punches.
DeNomee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeNomee trying to control the action but Konbi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konbi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Konbi is trying to stand.
Konbi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
DeNomee stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
DeNomee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Konbi cracks DeNomee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Konbi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeNomee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Konbi pinned against the cage. Konbi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DeNomee tries for a takedown but Konbi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steven DeNomee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konbi lands a head shot.
DeNomee closes the distance and clinches up with Konbi, looking for a takedown. DeNomee pushes Konbi against the ropes but Konbi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Konbi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Konbi lands with a nice combination. DeNomee backs away looking to recover.
Konbi works DeNomee's body with a nice hook.
DeNomee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Konbi wants to get back to his feet.
DeNomee works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konbi pushes DeNomee away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, DeNomee gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
DeNomee lands some shots froms side control.
Konbi wants to get back to his feet.
Konbi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
DeNomee works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
DeNomee landing strikes.
DeNomee decides to stand up, so the ref orders Konbi to his feet.
Konbi misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNomee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Konbi swivels and escapes.
No luck for DeNomee with that takedown attempt.
Konbi scores with a three punch combo!
DeNomee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Konbi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Konbi scores with a body shot.
DeNomee has his takedown stuffed
and Konbi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Konbi slips a jab and a cross from DeNomee.
Nice uppercut lands for Konbi. That snapped DeNomee's head back.
No joy there for Konbi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeNomee feints and as Konbi raises his hands in defense, DeNomee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeNomee gets to his feet - Konbi follows without any prompting.
Konbi works over DeNomee's head and body with a nice combination.
Konbi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeNomee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steven DeNomee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steven DeNomee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
DeNomee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Konbi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeNomee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obi Konbi is winning the standup battle so far.
Konbi jabs DeNomee right on the nose. DeNomee blinks but takes it well.
Konbi misses with a two punch combination.
Konbi jabs DeNomee right on the nose. DeNomee blinks but takes it well.
Konbi stuffs the takedown.
DeNomee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Obi Konbi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven DeNomee.
Konbi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Konbi throws a series of punches but DeNomee avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Konbi.
Konbi digs a good body shot into DeNomee's ribs.
DeNomee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Konbi circles away.
Obi Konbi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DeNomee.
Konbi with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konbi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeNomee shoots in but no luck this time.
Konbi misses with a two punch combination.
DeNomee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DeNomee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Konbi misses with a combination
and DeNomee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Konbi won't be happy with that.
Konbi tries to escape but DeNomee is in control.
DeNomee tries for a kimura but Konbi is defending well.
DeNomee decides to stand back up. DeNomee steps back and let's Konbi get back to his feet.
DeNomee fails with the takedown.
Konbi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konbi throws a one two combo.
DeNomee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Konbi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Konbi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeNomee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeNomee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeNomee has his takedown stuffed
and Konbi counters with a nice uppercut.
DeNomee shoots in and drives through. Konbi sprawls well.
DeNomee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Konbi.
DeNomee swinging wilding here.
DeNomee has his takedown stuffed
and Konbi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konbi throws a right and a left that DeNomee avoids nicely.
DeNomee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Konbi counters with a stiff right hand.
DeNomee fails to land the takedown.
DeNomee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Konbi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as DeNomee backs up against the ropes.
DeNomee shoots for a double leg takedown but Konbi sprawls well. He's pushed DeNomee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Konbi lands with a nice combination. DeNomee backs away looking to recover.
Konbi jabs at DeNomee's body.
DeNomee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Konbi to score with a decent uppercut.
DeNomee misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Konbi to counter with a crisp jab.
DeNomee with a poor takedown
enabling Konbi to counter with a crisp jab.
DeNomee fails with the takedown
and Konbi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Konbi both land. Nice combination.
DeNomee looks for a takedown but Konbi sprawls well.
DeNomee misses with a takedown attempt
and Konbi counters with a nice uppercut.
DeNomee looks to land a left hand but Konbi moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Konbi.
Konbi looks to land a combination but DeNomee avoids it well.
DeNomee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DeNomee misses with a takedown
and Konbi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Konbi falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeNomee counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Konbi!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeNomee trying to control but Konbi is having none of it.
Konbi wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steven DeNomee.
I think DeNomee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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